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How to get fromJacksonville to Ruskinby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Jacksonville to Ruskin by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    7h 18m
    $122–243
  2. Drive  208.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Ruskincar car 208.9 mi
    3h 59m
    $39–56
  3. Bus via Wildwood

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Wildwood to Ruskinbus bus Houston
    8h 11m
    $77–113
  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane JAX - SRQ
    2. Take the taxi from Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQ to Ruskintaxi taxi
    5h 50m
    $132–438
  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    9h 7m
    $47–68

Jacksonville to Ruskin by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Ruskin, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $65–170 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St + Jefferson St to Ruskin via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Wildwood Amtrak Station, and Wildwood in around 8h 11m.

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